Renewable Energies Technology Unit
About unit
The Renewable Energy Technological Unit aims to meet the needs of the energy generation sector in Uruguay in the area of R&D&I. It is linked to the environment through technical advice and R+D+i projects related to new applications of solar thermal energy, storage and production of green hydrogen, maintenance of wind turbines, development of alternative technologies in the area of photovoltaic energy and energy storage systems. It has human resources specialized in solar energy, wind energy, green hydrogen and integration of renewable energy sources.
Take a virtual tour and interact with the laboratories:
This unit offers the following services:
- Feasibility in food drying systems and prototype construction.
- Maintenance of residential solar thermal systems.
- Measurement of solar and wind resources.
- Maintenance of wind and photovoltaic systems.
- Technical advice to renewable energy companies.
- Technical advice on implementation of renewable micro-generation systems and solar thermal systems.
- Technical advice on energy efficiency to companies.
- Technical advice on smart grids and micro-grids.
- Evaluation and improvement in efficiency of renewable energy generation systems.
Contact
Sede UTEC Durazno
marcelo.aguiar@utec.edu.uy